aiai

Suggested source is New Ireland - more details?

Eugenia is believed to be an exotic arriving in the New Guinea region in the early 1800s. It has no local name in many areas. Laulau but not aiai known in Manus?

See original Mihalic entry. See List discussion. .

Noun forms

  1. Tree crops and fruits: the ‘Malay apple’, Eugenia sp.; timber from this tree ® laulau

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